Discover China like never before in Glen Loveland's "Beijing Bound" - a riveting memoir/travelogue that captures the essence of a dynamic and evolving city. In 2007, Loveland, an American hired by an Australian firm, steps off the plane in Beijing and is immediately swept up in a whirlwind of capitalism, construction, and pre-Olympic fervor. With wit, insight, and vulnerability, Loveland invites readers to navigate workplace clashes, wild nights, and travel adventures, as he forges deeper connections through empathy and trust.
As a gay expatriate, Loveland offers a unique perspective, challenging stereotypes and providing stories that highlight the power of immersion and cultural exchange. Beijing Bound is more than just a memoir - it's a geopolitical commentary, a travelogue, and a love letter to a city poised between tradition and modernity. Whether you're an Asia enthusiast, an armchair traveler, or curious about expatriate life, this unforgettable and inspiring book is not to be missed.
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Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 24 mm
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978-1-922958-78-5 (9781922958785)
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Glen Loveland lived in Beijing from 2007 to 2020, working for such companies as Pearson and the Walt Disney Company.He became the first foreigner hired in the human resources department of state broadcaster China Global Television Network (CGTN), where he had oversight of expatriate recruitment.He currently works at the Thunderbird School of Global Management.Loveland graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and studied Mandarin at the Beijing Language and Culture University.Beijing Bound is his first book.
